Mennonite Heritage Village

Education Program Coordinator

The Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV), located in Steinbach, MB, is an interpretive centre and open-air museum whose mission is to relate the story of the Russian Mennonites and their settlement in Manitoba. The museum has a collection of over 16,000 artefacts, more than 30 buildings and historical features on a 40-acre site, as well as two indoor galleries and numerous display areas. MHV welcomes about 40,000 visitors annually from around the world. For additional information about MHV, visit: www.mhv.ca

This position is responsible to organize and facilitate the education school program, school tours for children of all ages, and our Pioneer Day Camps safely and efficiently, and to work with volunteers and interpreters cooperatively. It will require varied work shifts on weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings. This job is for students intending to return to college or university in September. Full-time seasonal from May 1 – September 1, 2026.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to jaysat@mhv.ca by April 6, 2026.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Title: Education Program Coordinator

Reports To: Program Manager

Position Type: Seasonal/Full Time

Term Dates: May 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026

Hours of Work: As required

Qualifications

Education and Training:

  • High school diploma an asset
  • Training in developing and administering education programs an asset

Experience:

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector preferred
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in classroom education preferred
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in museum education preferred

Skills and Competencies:

  • The ability to organize and facilitate the education program and tours
  • Demonstrated people skills by way of relationships and leadership
  • The ability to interpret and present Mennonite history in an engaging manner
  • The ability to think and function strategically
  • A demonstrated creative approach to problem solving
  • Strong professional communication skills
  • An organized and systematic approach to work
  • The ability to work with young children and adults
  • An appreciation of history and artefacts
  • A love of nature and the outdoors

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Deliverables and Responsibilities

Deliverable 1 – Education Program Facilitation and Coordination

Responsibilities:

  • Become familiar with the museum galleries, heritage buildings and grounds by attending staff training and volunteer training sessions
  • Book and confirm school groups for education programs and tours
  • Coordinate all education programs and tour schedules and activities
  • Book and confirm Pioneer day campers
  • Coordinate all Pioneer day camp schedules and activities
  • Develop new education program activities in collaboration with the Program Coordinator
  • Provide coverage for unfilled volunteer positions
  • Prepare for and facilitate a Kids Tent at all MHV events and festivals
  • Prepare an end-of-season report evaluating education programs and summer day camps, including key outcomes, observations, and recommendations
  • Provide Payroll with timely information for hours worked

Deliverable 2 – Organize Volunteers

Responsibilities:

  • Contact and organize volunteer interpreters for school programs and tours
    • Monitor and enforce safety for children and volunteers while on MHV grounds
    • Orient volunteers in preparation for school programs and tours

    Deliverable 3 – Village Interpretation and Demonstration

    Responsibilities:

    • Interpret and/or demonstrate in a variety of heritage buildings at the discretion of the Program Coordinator
    • Interact with visitors in an engaging manner